Caramelized Cauliflower


Ingredients

• 1 Head of Cauliflower 
• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• 6 Cloves Garlic, smashed flat
• ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• ¼ Cup Grated Asiago Cheese
• ¼ Cup Dry Breadcrumbs


Preparation Steps

Step 1. Wash and core the Cauliflower then cut into 2” florets.

Step 2. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Step 3. Heat a large sauté pan with a cover over medium heat and add the Olive Oil. Reduce the heat to low and add the Garlic. Cook until the Garlic begins to turn golden and then use a slotted spoon to remove the Garlic from the oil. Reserve and refrigerate the golden brown Garlic in an airtight container for use in another recipe.

Step 4. Return the heat under the sauté pan to medium and add the Cauliflower florets tossing to coat with the Oil then season with the Kosher Salt and Black Pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the Cauliflower and cook for another 5 minutes to caramelize all over. While the Cauliflower is cooking, mix the Breadcrumbs and Asiago Cheese together. 

Step 5. Transfer the Cauliflower to a 2 quart gratin dish and sprinkle the Breadcrumb and Cheese mixture over the top and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. 

Drizzle with additional Olive Oil and serve hot.